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up.Front.eZine about ARES Kudo and Touch for iOS

August 1, 2016 – “Graebert Gmbh is significant to our industry because it is the only CAD company to have all or most of its ARES CAD software running on six operating systems: Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, Web, and Windows. (Coming in second place is Autodesk, who lacks a Linux version.)”Read full article on up.Front.eZine

Desktop Enginnering about ARES Touch release

June 15, 2016 – “Graebert GmbH, a developer of CAD solutions, has released ARES Touch for Android. The mobile CAD offering is DWG-compatible and available in 14 languages.”Read full article on Desktop Engineering

Architosh about new ARES Kudo video

March 2, 2016 – “Want to see a Sneak Peak at ARES Kudo? Graebert releases a YouTube video showing the new cloud-based DWG CAD solution in preview form.”Read full article on Architosh

DEVELOP3D about Onshape and development partner Graebert

February 10, 2016 – “If you’ve not come across Graebert before, it’s a company best known for developing AutoCAD clones.”Read full article on DEVELOP3D

Architosh about Graebert’s efficiency in CAD

January 10, 2016 – “Graebert is focused at being the fastest, most efficient DWG CAD drafting tool, within the modern context of cloud and mobile.”Read full article on Architosh

Cadalyst about Graebert breaking the walls of CAD

November 4, 2015 – “The newly updated ARES Touch is just one facet of Graebert’s mission to make full-featured CAD available on every type of platform.”Read full article on cadalyst

upFront.eZine about Cloud CAD ARES Kudo

October 26, 2015 – “They are doing some of the most significant work in the CAD world with their server-based 2D drafting engine (a first!).”Read full article on upFront.eZine

Architosh about Graebert Annual Meeting 2015

October 19, 2015 – “To be quite honest, I was blown away by both the volume and quality of Graebert’s announcements this year. For a company with just about 70-80 employees worldwide, they have achieved quite a bit since last year’s Annual Meeting.”Read full article on Architosh

October 7, 2015 – “Final presentation of the day, and we have ceo Wilfred Graebert telling us how ARES Map came about. He surveys companies, asking if they use DWG files. If so, ‘then we talk.’ We have a competitive product that they can use to establish themselves in the market. ‘Sometimes it works.’
When the discussions are getting ‘warmer,’ we discuss branding. Which brings him to a new partner, Esri -- the GIS people with 350,000 customers and the 200 largest US cities. For a couple of years the two firms have been working on integrating GIS and CAD.”Read full article on WorldCAD Access

Architosh about ARES Touch for iPad and iPhone

October 7, 2015 – “Berlin CAD Event: Graebert announces first ‘full-featured’ DWG-based CAD software for Apple iPad and iPhone. A preliminary version of ARES Touch for iOS revealed at the Graebert Annual Meeting. It’s expected to hit the market in 2016 and be as powerful as ARES Touch for Android, which is currently the most featured CAD solution for DWG editing on tablets and smartphones.”Read full article on Architosh

Upfrontezine about ARES Touch as the most advanced mobile CAD

July 20, 2015 – “ARES Touch is, in my opinion, the most advanced mobile CAD app today, and so it is interesting to look at where Graebert Gmbh wants to take it. In part II this week, let's see why Graebert went first for mobile CAD, instead of the cloud”, says Ralph Grabowski for upfrontezine
Read full article on upfrontezine.com

Architosh about Graebert in Japan

July 10, 2015 – “Graebert of Germany continues to make strides in CAD market share in Asia. Japan is one of its key markets where OEM product JDraf is a popular DWG native CAD solution competing for market share gains against AutoCAD, which in recent financial filings has indicated troubles in that market”, says Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP for Architosh.
Read full article on architosh.com

Interview with CTO Robert Graebert about Graebert's Cloud‑based CAD technology

April 20, 2015 – "Xenon is the code name for Graebert's new cloud-based CAD software. Xenon will eventually have all of the tools found in desktop ARES, but OEM customers get to decide which tools to expose. In Onshape, the idea is to have Xenon provide the tools necessary for a mechanical engineer to come up with drawings suitable for manufacturing.

Q: What are some of your future plans for Xenon and Onshape Drawings?

A: It all depends on what partners want. An obvious next feature for Onshape Drawings is shading of viewports. Some partners want viewing, some want editing; Onshape wants mainly annotation from us." – Ralph Grabowski & Robert Graebert, upFront.eZine

April 16, 2015 – Scottsdale, AZ, COFES 2015 – Onshape™ Inc. (Cambridge, MA) and Graebert™ GmbH (Berlin) today announced at COFES (the Congress On The Future of Engineering Software) that the companies have entered into a long-term development and licensing agreement to embed new Cloud-based CAD technology from Graebert directly into the just-announced Onshape Cloud CAD platform.
Onshape's Drawings module (under development but not yet released) is powered by Graebert’s new Cloud-based CAD technology (temporarily code-named “Xenon”). Xenon is also available for other companies to license as a platform for their own Cloud-based CAD applications.
"Graebert GmbH is very proud of the successful OEM relationships – at the highest levels – that our company has formed over the last decade. All of these companies represent long-established partnerships and we are very excited to further expand these existing collaborations now and in the future. Our partnership with Onshape is the first implementation of our Xenon technology platform, but we plan to also invite other developers to evaluate our solution and create their own market-accelerated, Cloud-based CAD opportunities", said Wilfried Graebert, founder and CEO of Graebert GmbH.
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Architosh about Graebert’s new Plugins for DraftSight

February 10, 2015 – “Graebert of Germany and Dassault Systemes of France announce new plugins for DraftSight 2D CAD program which has grown to 3 million users worldwide. The news comes this week via SolidWorks World 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona”, says Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP for Architosh.
Read full article on architosh.com

CADdigest about Mc4Software’s replacement of AutoCAD with ARES

January 26, 2015 – “When Autodesk terminated their agreement, Mc4Software replaced AutoCAD OEM with a customized OEM version of ARES in just three months” - Giuseppe Cozzupoli, Mc4, for CADdigest.
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Mobile CAD: Graphic Speak's trending prediction

December 29, 2014 – “Graebert Mobile CAD ‘What’s with them?’ 2015 trending prediction: Up. 2D CAD on a mobile device just makes too much sense, and right now Graebert is in the catbird seat“, says Randall Newton for Graphic Speak.
Read full article on gfxspeak.com

The company has also released ARES Touch 2015 Beta, the world’s first DWG-based CAD solution for Google® Android®. Each user of ARES Commander 2015 will also receive ARES Touch for one year, renewable for successive one year terms with the Graebert subscription.
ARES Commander 2015 and ARES Touch enable Graebert's unique "cross-device CAD experience", first introduced at the Graebert 2014 annual meeting. Graebert now allows users to work from multiple computers or mobile devices.
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Architosh about Graebert Annual Meeting 2014

November 2, 2014 – “Graebert of Germany is one of the most important CAD technology companies in the world and we feel fortunate to have been asked to attend, among a small cadre of CAD journalists, the annual meeting event in Berlin” – Pete Evans AIA, Senior Associate Editor, for Architosh.
Read full article on architosh.com

Desktop Engineering about the Evolution of Mobile CAD

November 1, 2014 – “The most promising use of mobile apps at the present appears to be for work crews in remote locations. (…)
‘To measure buildings, we need to be extremely mobile — enough to be able to climb ladders, jump and down, and keep both hands free’, Graebert’s Prinzen points out. ‘You can’t do that with a laptop.’
(…) In environments where a laptop is a burden and a desktop is nearly impossible to operate — such as on construction projects, survey sites or plant floors — mobile apps and mobile devices are breaking new ground“, says Kenneth Wong for Desktop Engineering.
Read the full article on deskeng.com

October 9, 2014 – “Ceo Wilfried Graebert is easing us into their new software, a 2D mechanical version of ARES. They don’t want to compete with Solidworks, and so the new product is easy-to-use 2D” - Ralph Grabowski for WorldCAD Access.
Read full article on WorldCADaccess.com

October 9, 2014 – “With more than 6 million active users, Graebert has become a considerable force in DWG-compatible drafting. Graebert GmbH today announced its 2015 product line-up, which extends the triple-OS Ares Commander desktop CAD platform to the Android mobile OS”, says Randall Newton for Graphic Speak.
Read full article on gfxspeak.com

Graebert Unveils World’s First DWG-based, Full CAD Solution for Android

Graebert to Provide Both Technical and Marketing Assistance in Creating New Plugins & Services for DraftSight Under the Graebert Brand

January 22, 2014 – Solidworks World 2014, San Diego – Graebert GmbH (Berlin) - one of the pioneering companies in high-performance CAD solutions for desktop and mobile devices – today announced a new initiative to bring enhanced plugin-based functionality to the acclaimed and hugely successful SolidWorks® DraftSight® 2D CAD software it co-developed with Dassault® Systemes.

Graebert is also showcasing its new “Convert to DraftSight” program, to partner with Solidworks resellers to maximize the value of DraftSight for large and medium-size companies and facilitate transition from other DWG-based CAD packages to DraftSight. Details on both the Developer initiative and the Convert to DraftSight program may be found at http://www.graebert.com/draftsight.
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November 25, 2013 – K Jaishankar, Managing Director, Ingram Micro India, said, “Ingram Micro India is committed to bringing the best technologies and products available across the globe to the Indian market. Graebert’s ARES line of high-quality CAD software provides a choice to CAD users in India.”
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CRN India reports Graebert has appointed Ingram Micro as National Distributor in India

November 25, 2013 – “Ingram Micro is the largest distributor of IT products in the world and we are pleased to have them onboard as a national distributor for our ARES technology based CAD software and solutions,” said Surya Sarda, Director, Marketing and Business Development, Graebert India. “Based on their deep linkages in the reseller community and their IT supply chain and logistics expertise, we are confident of growing the business as well as extending our reach in the channel partner community.” – CRN News on crn.in
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Desktop Engineering Magazine covers the new release of Graebert’s CAD Software for Windows, Mac and Linux

November 22, 2013 – “Major new features in this update include a new user interface ribbon bar for Windows as well as Mac-specific UI/UX; a new design resources palette (a.k.a., Design Center in AutoCAD); layers and entities transparency; new productivity features for layers; drawing standards verification and support for .DWS files; PDF import; and quick grouping and ungrouping.” – DE Editors for Desktop Engineering
Read the full article on deskeng.com

Architosh covers the release of ARES Commander Edition 2014 for Mac

November 19, 2013 – “Graebert continues assault on Autodesk’s market leading AutoCAD with 2014 Edition of ARES Commander. The latest release gives Mac AutoCAD users in particular features still missing in the latest versions of AutoCAD for OS X.”, says Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP for Architosh.
Read full article on architosh.com

November 19, 2013 – “Although Graebert sells ARES as a product to end users, they have been in the OEM business since they created their first CAD platform back in 1994. Graebert can work with an OEM partner in many ways. From a simple white-labeling arrangement where the OEM simply re-brands ARES and starts selling it, up to the OEM building a vertical solution on top of ARES using a set of plug-ins that add functionality to the base CAD platform.” says Deelip Menezes for Deelip.com.
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June 12, 2013 – Berlin – Graebert™, a leading developer of custom CAD software, solutions, and services and the co-developer of DraftSight®, the popular 2D CAD drafting product from Dassault® Systèmes, today announced the release of a new plugin that integrates the Esri® ArcGIS Online mapping platform with DraftSight.

Esri is the largest provider of GIS software and services in the market. This new product, Graebert OnlineMaps Plugin for DraftSight, allows AEC CAD users to browse and reference any maps available in the Esri ArcGIS Online map base and integrate them directly into their CAD drawings.

DraftSight is a professional-grade, free CAD product that lets users create, edit, and view .DWG files. With over 3.6 million downloads, the software is used by professionals, students, and educators. The Graebert OnlineMaps Plugin for DraftSight is an example of a set of new add-on applications intended to broaden the use of DraftSight within targeted user communities. This AEC-targeted plugin integrates easily with DraftSight and is available for both the free and premium versions.

Graebert and Esri Partnership Brings Innovative Technology to AEC Community

The Esri ArcGIS Online product allows users to access a rich collection of basemaps, demographic maps, and image services within their organization, using the Esri Cloud. It is Software delivered as a Service (SaaS), and is ready to use with nothing to install or setup. Users will also get access to content shared by Esri, giving users and their teams around the world intuitive tools to create and publish maps and apps on demand. Some of this data is dynamic, that is, it changes on a frequent basis. The new Graebert Onlinemaps Plugin for DraftSight takes this into account, always ensuring that the most up-to-date versions of the maps are in your .DWG drawing.

David Totman, Esri Public Works, AEC, and Survey Industry Manager added, “This application is precisely what Esri had in mind with the ArcGIS Online mapping platform. We want the mapping community to be able to use all the maps available in ArcGIS Online in their design and drafting projects. We see this plugin as a major benefit to both our customers and other DraftSight users.“

Robert Graebert, CTO of Graebert GmbH feels this plugin is a signficant development for engineering CAD users, and commented, “The partner relationship between Graebert and Esri is new, but we expect great things to come from it. This plugin release solidifies our entry into the Engineering and Design space as an Esri partner. The Graebert OnlineMaps Plugin for DraftSight is proof that we are offering great value to DraftSight users. We see this as a first step towards leveraging GIS technology in a CAD environment.“

Using the Graebert OnlineMaps plugin with DraftSight

Installing and using the Graebert OnlineMaps Plugin for DraftSight is simple. The plugin self-installs in the menu at the top of the DraftSight screen. When the plugin is selected, information is requested about the map projection to be used. Once the map projection is selected, the user is free to browse for maps in the ArcGIS Online application. The map is then automatically positioned in a DraftSight drawing. The user may insert multiple maps and the underlay created will zoom and scroll with the drawing as the user works on his or her project. The plugin displays the most recent version of the maps, so that even if a selected map is actively being worked on, the most current version is always displayed.

Pricing and Availablility

To access the plugin, visit www.graebert.com/onlinemaps and download it at no cost. At this time, only Windows and the DraftSight V1R3.1 Release from January 2013 and forward are supported. Users can download the latest version of DraftSight at DraftSight.com.

About Graebert

Graebert GmbH is a leading developer of custom CAD software, solutions, and services. The company is recognized as a true innovator in the CAD industry and has over 30 years of technology expertise, project management and consulting experience. Graebert’s CAD systems were the first to support Windows, Mac, and Linux and can be used on both desktop and mobile devices.

Graebert's product portfolio is anchored by ARES Commander Edition - powerful, DWG-compatible CAD software with 3D-modeling capabilities which is the basis of all Graebert OEM products. Graebert specializes in custom CAD software and application development services. The SiteMaster™ line of "as built" software surveying solutions, as well as worldwide surveying services are included under Graebert's iSurvey™ brand. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany with additional offices in the USA, UK, China, India, and Japan.

In recognition of his leadership in establishing a foundational platform for an alternative method to traditional low-cost design tools

April 23, 2013 – Berlin – Graebert™ – a leading developer of CAD software and solutions, including building survey products and services – today announced that the company’s founder & CEO, Wilfried Graebert, received the 2013 Leadership Award from the CAD Society (www.cadsociety.org). This prestigious award is given to individuals who have truly shaped and impacted the CAD world through their leadership and achievements.

Previously awarded to CAD legends such as Jon Hirschtick (founder, CEO and Board Member of SolidWorks®) and Carl Bass (President & CEO of Autodesk®), the Leadership Award presented to Mr. Graebert is in recognition of his leadership in establishing a foundational platform for an alternative method to traditional low-cost design tools.

The Leadership award is presented for outstanding technical and business leadership in the CAD industry, with specific focus and dedication to the needs of worldwide CAD users. Mr. Graebert’s award was presented at the 2013 COFES event – the engineering software industry's only annual thinktank event on the future of the industry.

Facts considered in the award of this honor include:

Unprecedented success with the ARES™ Commander product line, bringing in 4M+ new users in less than 2 years since launch on Microsoft® Windows®, Mac® OS and Linux®

Licensing ARES to two of the leading companies in 2D and 3D CAD – Dassault® Systemes and Corel® Corporation as the foundation for their successful DraftSight™ and Corel CAD products

Wilfried Graebert’s 35+ years as a pioneer in the worldwide CAD industry from its birth through today

Wilfried Graebert is the owner and founder of Graebert GmbH and has been a guiding force in the CAD market for more than 3 decades. Under his visionary leadership, ARES Commander Edition was the first 3D CAD software to support both Mac and Linux at launch. Prior to founding Graebert, Wilfried Graebert was the first German distributor of AutoCAD® and significantly contributed to the growth of the computer-aided design market in Europe and throughout the world.

“I am extremely honored to have received this award and to be considered in the same company as Jon Hirschtick and others who contributed so much to the CAD industry over the last 30 years,” said Wilfried Graebert, founder and CEO of Graebert GmbH.

Graebert’s current product line includes:

ARES® Commander Edition 2013 – ARES Commander Edition 2013 is professional, DWG-compatible CAD software with 3D-modeling and additional programming interfaces. It is the only CAD software that is available for Windows®, Mac®, and Linux platforms. ARES Commander Edition includes a fully customizable API.

Custom CAD Development and OEM Services – Graebert’s ARES CAD kernel powers the industry’s top software solutions include DraftSight® from Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp.® and CorelCAD™ from Corel Corporation™. Our developers can use this same technology to create custom applications, plugins, or OEM solutions to meet your business requirements.

SiteMaster from Graebert iSurvey – SiteMaster is the ideal solution for surveying buildings and sites. SiteMaster can be used with Distancemeters or Totalstations and embraces Bluetooth® technology to capture data and create instant CAD drawings on-site.

January 31, 2013 – Berlin – Graebert™ – a leading developer of CAD software, solutions, and services, including building surveying software and services – today announced that a Beta download of SiteMaster™ 2013 is available to select users and is also introducing SiteMaster 2013 BIM. Both products are managed and distributed by Graebert’s iSurvey team (www.graebert-isurvey.com).

SiteMaster 2013 is an advanced building survey software solution for mobile devices. It can be paired with any Bluetooth®-enabled Laser Distance Meter on any Microsoft® Windows® 7 or 8 tablet device to create accurate digital CAD drawings and “as-build” floor plans of existing buildings while onsite.

About SiteMaster 2013

SiteMaster 2013 is a 2D solution for capturing building information onsite with enhanced 3D viewing. This new version of SiteMaster is built on the powerful and efficient ARES® CAD engine from Graebert - the same technology that powers DraftSight™ from Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. and CorelCAD™ from Corel™ Corporation.

SiteMaster 2013 is object-oriented, allowing users to create and manipulate smart objects representing walls, windows, doors, and more. This saves the surveyor time on-site and reduces the effort needed to finalize plans back in the office. As a result, surveys can be conducted in half the time of competitive solutions.

SiteMaster 2013 software runs on affordable Windows 7 and 8 tablets, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. This cost savings, combined with the many technology enhancements and data collection capabilities in version 2013, gives the new SiteMaster a significant competitive advantage when compared to other building measuring and surveying solutions such as 3D laser point cloud surveys. The familiar user interface, icon menus, and dialogue boxes make SiteMaster 2013 easy to learn for professionals who use DWG-compatible software.

Easily insert bill of material or other object data as a table in the drawing

“3D point cloud solutions are getting a lot of attention in the surveying industry today, but SiteMaster 2013 is simply more powerful, efficient and will save users tens of thousands of dollars in hardware, software, and man hours when it comes to as-build floor plans,” said Wilfried Graebert, CEO of Graebert. “We are very excited about the benefits this technology will bring to surveyors who have chosen to work with the best available tools and software.”

About SiteMaster 2013 BIM

Graebert is also introducing SiteMaster 2013 BIM – a full 3D, IFC-enabled and object-oriented enhanced version of SiteMaster 2013. The software enables the quick creation of BIM models and provides data to import directly into 3D architectural modeling packages like Autodesk® Revit® and Tekla® Structures. Applying BIM to existing buildings and structures makes SiteMaster the preferred first step in a reversed BIM workflow for producing as-build drawings in IFC format. The data and object-rich drawing databases that result can be used for facilities management, refurbishment projects, and many other applications.

The software is delivered as part of project-based partnerships with Graebert’s iSurvey team. Companies can leverage the SiteMaster 2013 BIM software when Graebert iSurvey conducts or consults on their “as-build” surveying projects. Graebert iSurvey excels at training and international project management, meaning every project uses a consultative, results-oriented approach. Companies will be partnering with an industry leader with over 12 years of experience in mobile surveying solutions. Graebert iSurvey’s expertise combined with cutting-edge SiteMaster 2013 BIM software become a preferred partner for conducting “as built” building surveys.

“Atkins is fully embracing the change from 2D CAD to BIM. Revit is allowing us to do this, however we still have to get our 2D plans and elevations and make them into fully fledged 3D models. SiteMaster 2013 BIM and our partnership with Graebert iSurvey has enabled Atkins to have building surveys in the right file formats imported directly into Revit with minimal fuss in the CAD/ BIM Design and Engineering department. This eliminates the need for the building to be redrawn with the obvious cost savings and reduces the chance of any errors occurring. This technology from Graebert is a huge win for Atkins.”

Pricing and Availability

SiteMaster 2013 BIM is available for BIM projects in collaboration with Graebert iSurvey, and the retail version of SiteMaster 2013 is currently in the final stages of Beta testing. Surveyors who are interested are welcome to contact us to test and experience the Beta version. To apply and receive additional information please visit www.graebert-isurvey.com and submit your contact information.

SiteMaster 2013 is anticipated to be released in Spring 2013 and will be sold as an annual subscription starting as low as $1,100 which will include software updates and customer support.

About Graebert

Graebert is a leading developer of CAD software, solutions, and services. Graebert’s iSurvey team manages SiteMaster building surveying software and surveying services. Graebert’s software has helped international companies like McDonalds, Bank of America, Atkins, Hollister, Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Bahn and many others conduct surveys on site in half the time and at half the cost. The company has over 30 years of proven technology expertise, project management, and consulting experience. To learn more visit www.graebert.com or www.graebert-isurvey.com.

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Graebert announces new “Convert to Draftsight” Service Program & Consultancy at Solidworks World 2013

January 20, 2013 – Orlando, FL, SolidWorks World 2013, Booth 210 – Graebert™ – a leading developer of custom CAD software, solutions and services (and the co-creator of DraftSight™ from Dassault® Systèmes SolidWorks® Corp.), today announced its new “Convert to DraftSight” program and consultancy at SolidWorks World 2013.

Graebert experts can now provide the following services to new and existing DraftSight customers:

CAD Platform Conversion:

Graebert can convert entire CAD platforms to DraftSight. Converting to DraftSight can save customers thousands of dollars compared to competitive CAD platforms, freeing up software budgets for the purchase of SolidWorks 3D software. Graebert’s experts analyze a customer’s entire 2D environment, manage the conversion of the CAD platform and any existing plugins or special functions, and train the customer’s staff to become DraftSight power users.

Custom Plugins and Applications:

Graebert creates new applications or plugins to help customers get the most out of DraftSight from technology uniquely tailored to specific applications and markets. Additional functions and tools can also be added to existing applications or plugins.

API and Developer Support:

Graebert provides developers with access to the DraftSight API and support services. There will be new opportunities to sell plugins to a large, growing community of more than 3 million+ worldwide CAD users through an online app store in 2013.
“As the co-creator of DraftSight and its associated API, we are the preferred partner for companies who want to convert to this popular CAD platform,” said Wilfried Graebert, CEO of Graebert. “We are excited to share our expertise with CAD professionals as well as new DraftSight users at SolidWorks World 2013.”

For more information about Graebert’s services and this program, visit www.graebert.com.

About Graebert

Graebert GmbH is a leading developer of custom CAD software, solutions, and services and is the co-creator of DraftSight from Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. The company is recognized as a true innovator in the CAD industry and has over 30 years of technology expertise, project management and consulting experience.

Graebert’s CAD systems were the first to support Windows, Mac, and Linux and can be used on both desktop and mobile devices. Graebert's product portfolio is anchored by ARES Commander Edition - powerful, DWG-compatible CAD software with 3D-modeling capabilities which also enables developers to create stand-alone CAD applications. Graebert specializes in custom CAD software and application development services. The SiteMaster™ line of "as built" software surveying solutions, as well as worldwide surveying services are included under Graebert's iSurvey brand. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany with additional offices in the USA, UK, China, and Japan. For more information visit www.graebert.com.

All trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

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ARES Commander Edition is based on the same ARES engine powering DraftSight™ from Dassault Systèmes and CorelCAD™ from Corel™ Corporation and many other branded solutions. The software is DWG-compatible with 3D modeling features and a comprehensive programming environment. Version 2013 includes enhancements to the CAD engine, while maintaining Graebert’s acclaimed support for multiple operating systems. ARES Commander Edition includes a versatile engine for developers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to create stand-alone CAD applications as well as a complete Application Programming Interface (API).

“We have been partnering with OEMs for years, building powerful solutions based on ARES Commander Edition,” said Wilfried Graebert, CEO of Graebert. “Specific requirements from our OEM clients influenced the development of ARES Commander Edition 2013. With these enhancements, the addition of support for Microsoft® Windows® 8 and the Mountain Lion version of Mac® OS, plus a new 64-bit version for Windows 7 and 8, ARES Commander Edition continues to provide end users with cutting-edge technology, making it one of the best platforms in the industry.”

Key features of ARES Commander Edition 2013 include:

Operating system enhancements: Support for Windows 8 and Mac OS X Mountain Lion plus a new 64-bit version (for Windows only).

Support for DWG 2013: Support for reading DWG 2013 files has been added to version 2013. The software currently supports writing files in DWG 2012 and earlier DWG formats.

New functionality in Viewport command: Easily align viewports by selecting the geometry inside a viewport.

Create Revision Clouds: Rectangular, elliptical, and freehand clouds can be used to accentuate drawing areas and to indicate that certain areas require or contain revisions.

These are just a few of the features of ARES Commander Edition 2013. For more information or to download a 30-day free trial, visit our website at http://www.graebert.com.

Third-Party and OEM Solutions

The features and functionality of ARES Commander Edition 2013 are also extended to Graebert’s OEM customers. ARES Commander Edition powers industry-leading products including DraftSight, CorelCAD, and many others. ARES Commander Edition includes a fully-programmable API with support for .net, C++, VSTA, Delphi, LISP, and a wide range of other languages, making it an ideal solution for companies and developers who are looking to create stand-alone CAD applications. Graebert’s experienced team can also customize the software to meet the unique needs of businesses. Learn more at http://www.graebert.com

Pricing and Availability

ARES Commander Edition 2013 is available in English and 13 additional languages. The software supports Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Licenses are normally priced at $795, but Graebert is offering version 2013 at the introductory price of $495 until January 4, 2013. Every new license includes a 12-month Graebert Subscription which covers support, maintenance, and software upgrades. Additional 12-month Grabert Subscriptions are being offered for a discounted price of $120 until January 4, 2013. Starting on January 5th, this same subscription package will be available for $200. Visit http://www.graebert.com to download a 30-day free trial of ARES Commander Edition 2013.

About Graebert

Graebert GmbH is a leading developer of custom CAD software, solutions, and services. The company is recognized as a true innovator in the CAD industry and has over 30 years of technology expertise, project management and consulting experience. Graebert’s CAD systems were the first to support Windows, Mac, and Linux and can be used on both desktop and mobile devices. Graebert's product portfolio is anchored by ARES Commander Edition - powerful, DWG-compatible CAD software with 3D-modeling capabilities which also enables developers to create stand-alone CAD applications. Graebert specializes in custom CAD software and application development services. The SiteMaster™ line of "as built" software surveying solutions, as well as worldwide surveying services are included under Graebert's iSurvey brand. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany with additional offices in the USA, UK, China, and Japan. For more information visit http://www.graebert.com

All trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Built for speed on Windows® and Mac OS®, CorelCAD Delivers Native DWG™ file format support, a full complement of 2D and 3D design tools, and broad compatibility with industry standard CAD tools and workflows

May 10, 2011 – Ottawa, Canada – Corel® today announced the expansion of its award-winning graphics and technical illustration portfolio with the introduction of CorelCAD™, a powerful and affordable technical design solution that delivers native DWG support, with the industry standard CAD file format, and the ability to seamlessly navigate between 2D and 3D environments. Optimized for the Mac and Windows platforms, CorelCAD enables engineers, designers and architects to quickly and easily customize their work environments and work with even greater speed and efficiency.

Competitively priced, CorelCAD offers small-to-medium-sized businesses and larger enterprises an affordable option for site-wide deployments, making it an ideal solution for day-to-day design projects that require a high level of precision and detail.

Improved Workflow and Compatibility Built on Leading CAD Technology

Corel has partnered with Graebert GmbH, a leading CAD developer with over 25 years of industry experience, to develop and market CorelCAD to a wide audience of users. As a result, existing CAD users will enjoy an intuitive environment with familiar command bars, aliases, menus and toolbars. In addition, CorelCAD provides excellent compatibility, working natively with the AutoCAD® DWG™ file format and eliminating the need for an import / export process to read and write files in the industry standard format.

“The high cost of many CAD solutions makes it a prohibitive expense for small-to-medium-sized businesses. CorelCAD represents a great alternative, particularly for technical designers seeking power and precision at an affordable price,” said Klaus Vossen, Product Manager for Technical Graphics at Corel. “We’re confident that CorelCAD’s combination of price and performance will provide a compelling alternative to architects, engineers, construction firms and any enterprise seeking precision tools for 2D and 3D design.”

Powerful Feature Set Delivers New Levels of Productivity

Focused on helping users to be as productive as possible, CorelCAD emphasizes file format support, customization and ease of integration into existing design workflows. Key capabilities include the ability to:

Open & save DWG files natively: CorelCAD™ uses DWG™ as its native file format and offers DXF™ and DWF support up to AutoCAD® 2010 file format versions (used by AutoCAD® 2010-AutoCAD® 2012). Open, work with and save files in DWG format for worry-free collaboration with colleagues, suppliers and partners. Plus, save drawings back to R12 DWG or DXF format, and recover DWG and DXF files in all format versions.

Design in 2D & 3D: Along with a comprehensive set of 2D drawing features, CorelCAD includes a set of 3D solid modeling tools. Add 3D solid primitives to your design and use Boolean operations to unite, intersect and subtract bodies. Extrude or revolve 2D entities, sweep 2D entities along a path, or loft between 2D entities to create solid objects. Slice and intersect solids, and edit edges, faces and bodies of 3D solids.

Customize workspaces & automate common tasks for greater efficiency: For every industry that relies on CAD tools, there’s a different workflow. To that end, CorelCAD is easily customizable to meet the needs of a variety of sectors and projects. Without any programming knowledge, you can fine-tune the user interface to your working needs. Custom workspace configurations can then be saved in user profiles and deployed throughout an organization to tailor the user interface to specific project needs and maximize productivity.

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Corel is one of the world's top software companies with more than 100 million active users in over 75 countries. They develop software that helps people express their ideas and share their stories in more exciting, creative and persuasive ways. Through the years, Corel has built a reputation for delivering innovative, trusted products that are easy to learn and use, helping people achieve new levels of productivity. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards for software innovation, design and value.